Business Analyst

Job Description Summary

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.

In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, which translates to 2-3 days minimum per week in the office.

The Enterprise Investment Office (EIO) is dedicated to optimizing and scaling the firm's investment function operations, which includes product ownership of technology and data that supports our investment teams. The activities of the Business Analyst, working as a liaison between investment and technology teams, will include (but will not be limited to): understanding and prioritizing technology system needs, assisting investment teams with tactical technology needs, and supporting the execution of the investment technology vision.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

· Seeks out challenges and learning opportunities in their work.

· Demonstrates a strong curiosity about both technology and private markets.

· Is highly organized and simultaneously able to handle multiple priorities.

· Demonstrates a positive and proactive demeanor to help meet user technology needs.

· Has a good work ethic and communicates well.

· Enjoys working in a team environment.

What you will do:

· Work with business partners to understand technology needs.

· Respond to end user issues, enhancement requests, and other administrative items.

· Communicate business needs and priorities to I.T. teams.

· Document and support the creation of user guides and operating procedures.

· Support ad-hoc technology solutions for investment teams.

What you bring:

· Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to think creatively.

· Good attention to detail and follow through to drive projects to completion in a timely manner.

· Ability to be a self starter, multitask and work in a collaborative environment.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (experience with pivot tables and v-lookups).

· Experience with BI reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and/or programming languages (e.g. Python).

· Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Education Preferred

Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience

Experience

0-3 Years of experience in private markets, asset management, or financial services roles preferred but not required.